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2019 SESSION

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In the Senate
February 20, 2019

 

THE SENATE HAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 1668 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-4303.01, relating to the Virginia Public Procurement Act; high-risk contracts; report. (HB1668EH1)

Patrons--Carr, Peace and Jones, S.C.

H.B. 1735 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 30 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 30-376 through 30-381, relating to the creation of the Commission on Student Behavioral Health. (HB1735E)

Patrons--Robinson, Davis, Austin, Bell, Richard P., Brewer, Byron, Cox, Fowler, Freitas, Garrett, Head, Helsel, Hodges, Hugo, Ingram, Jones, S.C., Kory, Landes, LaRock, Marshall, McGuire, McNamara, Miyares, Orrock, Peace, Poindexter, Stolle, Thomas, Tran, Webert, Wilt, Wright and Yancey

H.B. 1840 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-576 and 56-585.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the establishment of a pilot program to facilitate the construction of electric transmission infrastructure for business parks. (HB1840H1)

Patrons--Marshall, Campbell, J.L. and O'Quinn

H.B. 1916 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-1201 of the Code of Virginia, relating to state agencies and employees; break time and location for employees to express breast milk. (HB1916H1)

Patrons--Yancey and McQuinn

H.B. 2020 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23.1-2907.2, relating to the Virginia Community College System; certain registered apprenticeships; uniform instruction. (HB2020E)

Patrons--James, Adams, D.M., Aird, Carr, Filler-Corn, Hayes, Keam, Kory, Krizek, Levine, Lindsey, Lopez, Simon, Tyler, Ward and Watts; Senators: Lucas and McClellan

H.B. 2028 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 30-19.03:1.3, relating to legislation increasing or beginning regulation of an occupation; evaluation required.

Patrons--Campbell, R.R. and Wilt

H.B. 2053 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 22.1-227.1, 22.1-253.13:2, 22.1-253.13:10, and 22.1-290.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school boards; staffing ratios; guidance counselors. (HB2053H1)

Patrons--McQuinn, Guzman, Peace, Adams, D.M., Bagby, Bourne, Carr, Filler-Corn, Gooditis, Hope, Keam, Kory, Landes, Levine, Lopez, Mullin, Murphy, Rodman, Sickles, Simon, Tyler, VanValkenburg and Watts; Senator: Surovell

H.B. 2055 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-1202 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Department of Human Resource Management; review of employee recruitment, retention, and compensation; report. (HB2055E)

Patrons--Carr and Plum

H.B. 2087 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-902, 17.1-805, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-49, 18.2-347 through 18.2-350, 18.2-368, 18.2-513, and 19.2-215.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to prostitution-related crimes; minors; penalties. (HB2087H1)

Patrons--Watts, Hugo and Murphy

H.B. 2123 A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-253.13:1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to school boards; public institutions of higher education; College and Career Access Pathways Partnerships. (HB2123E)

Patrons--Carroll Foy, Bagby, Carr, Davis, Gooditis, Guzman, Keam, McQuinn, Rodman, Tran and Tyler

H.B. 2168 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 30 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 30-376 through 30-383, relating to the establishment of the Commission on School Innovation, Modernization, and Competitiveness; report. (HB2168E)

Patron--Yancey

H.B. 2470 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-355 through 18.2-357.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to prostitution and human trafficking related crimes; minors; penalty. (HB2470H1)

Patrons--Gilbert, Bell, Robert B., Brewer, Campbell, R.R., Cole, Cox, Edmunds, Fariss, Fowler, Helsel, Hugo, Ingram, Landes, LaRock, McNamara, Miyares, O'Quinn, Orrock, Poindexter, Ransone, Robinson, Thomas, Webert, Wright and Yancey

H.B. 2586 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-902, 17.1-805, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-347 through 18.2-350, 18.2-357.1, 18.2-513, 19.2-215.1, and 19.2-392.02, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, of the Code of Virginia, relating to prostitution and sex trafficking; offenses involving a minor; penalties.

Patrons--Bell, Robert B., Brewer, Byron, Campbell, R.R., Cox, Davis, Edmunds, Fowler, Freitas, Garrett, Gilbert, Head, Hodges, Hugo, Ingram, Jones, S.C., Landes, LaRock, Marshall, McGuire, McNamara, Miyares, Orrock, Pogge, Robinson, Thomas and Webert

H.B. 2691 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-585.1:8, relating to a pilot program for the provision of broadband capacity to unserved areas of the Commonwealth by certain electric utilities. (HB2691H1)

Patrons--O'Quinn, Campbell, J.L., Kory and Tyler

H.B. 2702 A BILL to require Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Virginia State University to jointly develop a plan for a new degree program. (HB2702E)

Patron--Orrock

H.B. 2814 A BILL to amend and reenact § 30-370 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Commission on Economic Opportunity for Virginians in Aspiring and Diverse Communities; sunset.

Patrons--Morefield and Miyares

 

THE SENATE HAS PASSED WITH SUBSTITUTES THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 1874 A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.2-6570 of the Code of Virginia, relating to shooting dogs or cats that are companion animals; penalty. (HB1874S2)

Patrons--Ransone, Poindexter and Tyler

H.B. 1934 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-1.2, 56-1.2:1, and 56-232.2:1 of the Code of Virginia, to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 2.2 a section numbered 2.2-614.5, and to repeal §§ 10.1-104.01, 23.1-1301.1, and 23.1-2908.1, relating to electric vehicle charging stations; operation by state agencies. (HB1934S1)

Patrons--Bulova, Carr, Gooditis, Hugo, Keam, Lopez and Toscano; Senator: Spruill

H.B. 2263 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 9.1-301, 9.1-302, and 9.1-304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians Procedural Guarantee Act; breach of procedures. (HB2263S1)

Patrons--Krizek, Hugo, Hope, Lopez, McQuinn, Sullivan, Tyler and Ward

H.B. 2332 A BILL to require the State Corporation Commission to convene a stakeholder group on consumer data protection issues. (HB2332S1)

Patron--Keam

H.B. 2411 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1105 and 55-332 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 55-334.2 and 55-334.3, relating to timber theft; accounting; penalty. (HB2411S1)

Patrons--Adams, L.R., Austin, Hurst, Landes and Tyler

H.B. 2553 A BILL to hold mass transit providers harmless for certain operating fund losses. (HB2553S1)

Patron--Thomas

H.B. 2653  A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-306 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education; institutional partnership performance agreements. (HB2653S1)

Patrons--Cox, Fariss, Helsel, Hugo, Landes, LaRock, McNamara, Poindexter, Robinson, Thomas, Webert and Yancey

 

THE SENATE HAS PASSED WITH SUBSTITUTES WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 1911 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 46.2-861.1 and to repeal § 46.2-921.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to duties of drivers of vehicles approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights; penalty. (HB1911S1)

Patrons--Peace, Fowler, Mullin and Ransone

H.B. 1941 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-51.4 and 18.2-51.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to maiming, etc., of another; driving while intoxicated; operating a watercraft while intoxicated; penalties. (HB1941S1)

Patrons--Bell, Robert B. and Mullin

H.B. 2317 A BILL to amend and reenact § 20-124.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to custody and visitation orders; history of family abuse; law-enforcement officers. (HB2317S1)

Patrons--Aird and Murphy

 

THE SENATE HAS INSISTED ON ITS AMENDMENTS AND HAS REQUESTED CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 1702 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-126 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Library of Virginia; disposition of official correspondence of the Governor.

Patrons--Gilbert, Cole, Fariss, Helsel, Hugo, Landes, LaRock, McNamara, Poindexter, Ransone, Thomas and Webert

H.B. 1704 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-611.1, relating to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia; financial aid award notification. (HB1704EH1)

Patrons--Reid, Adams, D.M., Delaney, Filler-Corn, Gooditis, Hugo, Kory, McQuinn, Plum, Rasoul, Rodman, Simon and Tran

H.B. 1730 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 59.1-444.3 and 63.2-905.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to foster care; security freeze on credit report. (HB1730H1)

Patrons--Brewer, Reid, Fariss, Helsel, Hugo, Landes, LaRock, McNamara, Robinson and Thomas

H.B. 1811  A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1078.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to holding handheld personal communications devices while driving a motor vehicle. (HB1811H1)

Patrons--Collins, Mullin, Webert, Bulova, Jones, S.C., Krizek, Orrock, Peace, Plum, Ransone, Thomas and Watts

H.B. 2141 A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2403 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local services districts; broadband and telecommunications services. (HB2141H1)

Patrons--Thomas, Cole, Fariss, McQuinn, Tyler and Ward

H.B. 2178 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3711 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 24.2 a section numbered 24.2-410.2, relating to the Virginia voter registration system; security plans and procedures; remedying security risks. (HB2178E)

Patrons--Sickles, Rush and Lopez

H.B. 2622 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-251, 16.1-252, 16.1-277.01, 16.1-277.02, 16.1-278.2, 16.1-278.3, and 16.1-283 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 16.1 a section numbered 16.1-229.1, relating to removal of child; names and contact information of persons with a legitimate interest. (HB2622H1)

Patron--Austin

H.B. 2685 A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-608 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23.1-608.1, relating to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; eligibility. (HB2685S1)

Patrons--Torian, Aird, Ayala, Bagby, Bourne, Carr, Fariss, Filler-Corn, Guzman, James, Keam, Krizek, McQuinn, Murphy and Simon

 

THE SENATE HAS INSISTED ON ITS SUBSTITUTES AND HAS REQUESTED CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON THE FOLLOWING HOUSE BILLS:

H.B. 1620 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-106, 24.2-102, and 24.2-103 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State Board of Elections; membership; appointment of Commissioner of Elections. (HB1620S1)

Patrons--Ransone, Cole, Campbell, J.L., Fariss, Fowler, Landes, LaRock, Leftwich, O'Quinn, Thomas and Wilt

H.B. 1913 A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2242 of the Code of Virginia, relating to subdivision ordinance; sidewalks. (HB1913S1)

Patron--Bulova

H.B. 2089 A BILL to amend and reenact § 9.1-904 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; reregistration schedule. (HB2089S1)

Patron--Watts

H.B. 2173 A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-307 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education; tuition and fee increases; public comment. (HB2173S1)

Patrons--Miyares; Senator: Chase

H.B. 2185 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 31 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-3129.1, relating to the establishment of the Virginia Rural Information Technology Apprenticeship Grant Fund and Program. (HB2185S1)

Patrons--Kilgore; Senator: Chafin

H.B. 2296 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 9 of Title 51.5 a section numbered 51.5-46.1, relating to rights of persons with disabilities; procedures for certain actions; website accessibility. (HB2296S1)

Patrons--Leftwich and Miyares

H.B. 2337 A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-307 of the Code of Virginia, relating to governing boards of public institutions of higher education; tuition and mandatory fee rates; report. (HB2337S2)

Patrons--Landes, Cole, Fowler and Garrett

H.B. 2490 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.4 and 23.1-306 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle III of Title 23.1 a chapter numbered 12.1, consisting of sections numbered 23.1-1239 through 23.1-1243, relating to creation of the Tech Talent Investment Program. (HB2490S1)

Patrons--Rush, Jones, S.C., Aird and James

H.B. 2589 A BILL to amend and reenact § 22.1-305.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure; membership; recommendations. (HB2589S1)

Patrons--Tran and Gooditis

H.B. 2620 A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-1304 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education; governing boards; educational programs. (HB2620S1)

Patron--Miyares

H.B. 2679 A BILL to amend and reenact § 16.1-241 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile and domestic relations district courts; findings of fact; status as a special immigrant. (HB2679S1)

Patron--Simon

 

THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILL:

S.B. 1789 A BILL to designate the bridge on Interstate 81 in Smyth County over Whitetop Road the "Trooper Lucas B. Dowell Bridge."

Patrons--Peake, Carrico, Boysko, Deeds, Ebbin, Howell, Mason, Newman, Reeves, Ruff, Suetterlein and Wagner; Delegates: Adams, D.M., Byron, Cole, Heretick, Hodges, Hope, Kory, Landes, Morefield and O'Quinn

 

THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:

S.B. 1431 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3713 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-3704.3, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; training requirements; proceedings for enforcement. (SB1431S1)

Patron--Obenshain

S.B. 1554 A BILL to amend and reenact § 2.2-3714 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; civil penalties. (SB1554E)

Patron--Surovell

 

THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:

S.B. 1087 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 24.2-304.1, 24.2-307, and 24.2-308 of the Code of Virginia, relating to election districts; requirements for precincts; remedying split precincts. (SB1087H1)

Patrons--Obenshain, Barker, Peake and Ebbin

S.B. 1455 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-106, 24.2-102, and 24.2-103 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State Board of Elections; membership; appointment of Commissioner of Elections. (SB1455H1)

Patrons--Vogel, Edwards and Mason

 

THE SENATE HAS ACCEDED TO THE REQUEST OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES FOR CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:

S.B. 1004 A BILL to amend and reenact §32.1-137.05 of the Code of Virginia, relating to health care services; payment estimates. (SB1004S1)

Patrons--Chase and Wagner

S.B. 1464  A BILL to amend and reenact § 46.2-1569.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to manufacturer or distributor right of first refusal. (SB1464S1)

Patrons--McPike and Spruill

 

THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO WITH AMENDMENTS THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:

H.J.R. 593 Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Patrons--Rodman, Adams, D.M., Aird, Ayala, Bagby, Bell, John J., Bell, Robert B., Carr, Carter, Cole, Convirs-Fowler, Delaney, Filler-Corn, Gooditis, Guzman, Hayes, Heretick, Herring, Hope, Hurst, Jones, J.C., Keam, Kilgore, Kory, Krizek, Landes, Leftwich, Levine, Lindsey, Lopez, Marshall, McQuinn, Mullin, Murphy, Plum, Price, Rasoul, Reid, Roem, Simon, Sullivan, Torian, Toscano, Tran, Turpin, Tyler, VanValkenburg, Ware, Watts and Yancey; Senators: Barker, Dance, Deeds, Ebbin, Edwards, Favola, Howell, Marsden, McPike, Peake and Surovell

H.J.R. 610 Requesting the Secretary of Natural Resources to study the effects of wind tide flooding in the Southern Watershed. Report.

Patrons--Knight and Turpin

H.J.R. 662 Directing the Joint Commission on Health Care to study the dispensing of drugs and devices pursuant to pharmacy collaborative practice agreements, standing orders, and statewide protocols in the Commonwealth. Report. (HJ662H1)

Patrons--Stolle and Lopez

H.J.R. 716 Commending the Honorable Daun Sessoms Hester.

Patrons--Lindsey, Aird, Bagby, Bloxom, Bourne, Carr, Convirs-Fowler, Delaney, Filler-Corn, Hayes, Heretick, Hope, James, Jones, J.C., Jones, S.C., Keam, Kory, Landes, McQuinn, Mullin, Murphy, Plum, Price, Ransone, Rasoul, Reid, Rodman, Rush, Simon, Stolle, Sullivan, Thomas, Torian, Toscano, Tyler, Ward, Ware and Watts; Senators: Boysko, Dance, McClellan, McDougle and Spruill

 

THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO WITH SUBSTITUTES THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:

H.J.R. 655 Acknowledging with profound regret the existence and acceptance of lynching within the Commonwealth. (HJ655S1)

Patrons--McQuinn, Adams, D.M., Aird, Bourne, Carr, Cole, Delaney, Filler-Corn, Gooditis, Heretick, Hope, Hugo, Hurst, Jones, J.C., Keam, Kory, Landes, Leftwich, Levine, Lopez, Price, Rasoul, Reid, Rodman, Sickles, Simon, Sullivan, Thomas, Toscano and Watts; Senators: Dance and Locke

H.J.R. 677 Establishing a joint subcommittee to study the emergence and integration of blockchain technology in the economy of the Commonwealth. Report. (HJ677S1)

Patrons--Rush, Davis, Keam and Rasoul

H.J.R. 687 Requesting the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Virginia Supreme Court to study options and models for a tax court system in the Commonwealth. Report. (HJ687S1)

Patron--Keam

 

THE SENATE HAS INSISTED ON ITS SUBSTITUTES AND HAS REQUESTED CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ON THE FOLLOWING HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:

H.J.R. 615 Proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia and proposing amendments to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article II sections numbered 6-A and 6-B, relating to apportionment; state and local independent redistricting commissions; criteria. (HJ615S1)

Patrons--Cole (By Request), Hugo, Kory, Leftwich, McGuire, Orrock, Ransone and Stolle

H.J.R. 676 Proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to personal property tax exemption; motor vehicle owned by a disabled veteran. (HJ676S1)

Patrons--Filler-Corn, Guzman, Lopez and Murphy

 

THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:

S.J.R. 418 Confirming an appointment by the Senate Committee on Rules to the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council.

Patron--McDougle

S.J.R. 426 Celebrating the life of Barbara Foster Freeman.

Patrons--Howell; Delegate: Plum

S.J.R. 427 Celebrating the life of Barbara Beatrice Abernathy Ross.

Patrons--McClellan, Dance, Reeves and Sturtevant; Delegates: Adams, D.M., Bagby, Bourne, Carr, Convirs-Fowler, Delaney, Hope, Kory, Lindsey, McQuinn, Rasoul, Reid, Rodman, Sullivan, Turpin and Tyler

S.J.R. 428 Commending Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

Patron--Peake

 

THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE SUBSTITUTES PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE FOLLOWING SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS:

S.J.R. 278 Proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to personal property tax exemption; motor vehicle owned by a disabled veteran. (SJ278H1)

Patrons--Reeves and Mason; Delegate: Filler-Corn

S.J.R. 306 Proposing an amendment to Section 6 of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia and proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia by adding in Article II a section numbered 6-A, relating to apportionment; Virginia Redistricting Commission. (SJ306H1)

Patrons--Barker, Hanger, Saslaw, Boysko, Dance, Ebbin, Favola, Howell, Lewis, Locke, Lucas, Marsden, Mason, McPike, Petersen, Spruill and Surovell; Delegate: Toscano

 

THE SENATE HAS AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS ON THE FOLLOWING SENATE BILLS:

S.B. 1420 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-206, 4.1-231, and 4.1-233 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; coworking establishment license. (SB1420S1)

Patrons--Sturtevant; Delegate: Rodman

S.B. 1495 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 7 of Chapter 31 of Title 23.1 a section numbered 23.1-3129.1, relating to the establishment of the Virginia Rural Information Technology Apprenticeship Grant Fund and Program. (SB1495H1)

Patrons--Chafin and Chase

 

IN WHICH ACTION IT REQUESTS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.



Susan Clarke Schaar
Clerk of the Senate